Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Queen Anne, MD
May 3, 2024 3:33 PM EDT (19:33 UTC) Change Location
 | Sunrise 6:01 AM Sunset 8:00 PM Moonrise 2:38 AM Moonset 1:53 PM |
ANZ540 Eastern Bay- 250 Pm Edt Fri May 3 2024
.small craft advisory in effect through late Saturday night - .
This afternoon - E winds 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.
Tonight - E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Showers likely. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Sat - E winds 10 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. Rain likely. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Sat night - E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. Rain likely.
Sun - SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Showers likely.
Sun night - S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers likely.
Mon - SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. Showers likely. A chance of tstms through the night.
Tue - SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft. A chance of showers.
winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
winds and waves higher and visibilities lower in and near tstms.
ANZ500 250 Pm Edt Fri May 3 2024
Synopsis for the tidal potomac and md portion of the chesapeake bay -
a boundary will remain to the south and west of the waters through Saturday night before returning as a warm front Sunday into Monday. Another cold front will stall near the waters for the middle and latter portions of next week.
a boundary will remain to the south and west of the waters through Saturday night before returning as a warm front Sunday into Monday. Another cold front will stall near the waters for the middle and latter portions of next week.
Area Discussion for - Philadelphia/Mount Holly, PA
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FXUS61 KPHI 031839 AFDPHI
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 239 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024
SYNOPSIS
High pressure builds into New England with onshore flow setting up.
A series of cold fronts approaches for the weekend, with the second (and stronger of the two) front stalling out nearby by early next week. The stalled front lifts north as a warm front at some point in the Tuesday/Wednesday timeframe, bringing a return to above normal temperatures.
NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/
235 PM...It's a challenging near term forecast due to different competing forces. On the one hand, an expansive ridge of high pressure is building into eastern Canada with the southwestward periphery of this feature extending back into the mid Atlantic.
And in fact guidance actually depicts this feature strengthening slightly over our area during the next 24 hours. Meanwhile though, this ridge has resulted in easterly flow that has brought in a low deck of some marine stratus into much of NJ, DE, and even extending at times into portions of eastern PA.
Finally, there is a frontal system that's approaching from the west with some showers however it will take some time for these showers to get into the area over the weekend as it runs up against the ridge in place. The upshot of all this is that skies are variable across the area this afternoon with the marine stratus starting to mix out and retreat back to the east just within the past hour or two while at the same time some high cirrus has been moving in from the west. It's also a much cooler day compared to yesterday with temperatures as of 2 PM only in the 50s and 60s.
As we go through the rest of this afternoon into the evening expect that we'll continue to see variable skies with low stratus continuing to be most persistent near the coast while western parts of the CWA over eastern PA continue to see some filtered sunshine through the high clouds. It will remain precip free though through the evening. Overnight, however, shortwave energy will ride over the top of the upper level ridge centered over the east and help to push showers from the west closer to the region. This could bring a few light showers into parts of Delmarva and eastern PA by daybreak. Otherwise, clouds thicken through the night with lows getting down mainly into the upper 40s to around 50.
For Saturday, low pressure moves eastward towards the Great Lakes driven by an advancing upper level trough. As this occurs, showers well ahead of it will continuing to try making inroads into our area while running up against the stubborn surface high that will be slow to move out. The upshot is some scattered showers will likely make it in at times, especially over eastern PA and Delmarva and especially getting into the second half of the day (POPs here by late day generally 40 to 60 percent).
Otherwise it will be a mostly cloudy and cool day with continuing easterly winds and highs only making it to the upper 50s to low 60s.
SHORT TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/
Not the best weekend ahead weather-wise but not necessarily terrible either. A weakening cold front will approach on Saturday, with some showers moving through ahead of it. Best chance to see showers will be west of the I-95 corridor, but can't rule out some light rain across the area. Otherwise, it will be cloudy and cool with a steady onshore flow. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s/low 60s. With the maritime airmass in place, not expecting much in terms of thunderstorms as it should remain rather stable.
Showers become more widespread by Saturday Night through Sunday Night as a stronger cold front approaches from the west. Highest PoPs are concentrated in the Sunday morning timeframe. Some elevated instability could move in for Sunday afternoon/evening but not expecting any severe weather, and just some rumbles of thunder mixed in with passing showers. The maritime airmass will continue to have a grip on the region, though flow turns a bit more southerly in southern Delmarva. The result will be another day in the upper 50s/low 60s for most, with upper 60s/70s in southern Delaware and along the southern Eastern Shore.
LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/
Unsettled conditions are expected for most of next week as a boundary stalls out over the region. Rain chances are in the forecast each day during the week as several waves of low pressure are expected to ride along the boundary. Each day won't be a washout by any means, and PoPs are generally around 20-40% Monday/Tuesday, with the highest coming in the afternoon. Not much instability will be present, with the threat of any thunderstorms/severe weather being low. Temperatures both days will be in the mid to upper 70s, with some 80s possible on Tuesday.
The boundary looks to lift north by Tuesday in the form of a warm front, putting the region in the warm sector. Looking at a period of above normal temperatures for Wednesday/Thursday with upper 70s/low to mid 80s anticipated. A few shortwaves will move through, which will spark off some showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon/evening both days. More instability will be present, so we will have to watch this window, though too early to tell if/how impactful any convection will be.
AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.
Through this afternoon...Mainly MVFR predominating at ACY, MIV, TTN, and PNE due to low stratus. Otherwise mainly VFR with a scattered deck around 2500 feet. East winds 10 to 15 knots with some gusts to around 20 knots possible. Moderate confidence.
Tonight...The marine stratus should result in MVFR cigs or lower eventually predominating by the overnight period with conditions lowering through the evening around PHL but likely not until the overnight at RDG and ABE. IFR cigs likely overnight at MIV and ACY. East winds 5 to 10 kt. Low confidence.
Saturday...Mainly MVFR in the morning with some improvement in the afternoon to VFR except at MIV and ACY where MVFR may continue. East winds around 10 knots. Low confidence.
Outlook...
Saturday Night...Restrictions expected with steady rain moving through, with CIGs as low as IFR possible.
Sunday...Restrictions expected with showers/low clouds moving through. CIGs as low as IFR possible.
Sunday Night...Restrictions possible with 40-60% chance of showers and 15-25% chance of thunderstorms.
Monday through Tuesday...Primarily VFR though some restrictions possible with any showers. 20-40% chance of showers through this period.
MARINE
A Small Craft Advisory continues through this afternoon over our ocean zones as seas remain around 5 to 6 feet with winds gusting 20 to 25 knots. These conditions should diminish early this evening with seas diminishing to 10 to 15 knots and seas around 3 to 4 feet. Little change is expected on Saturday. It will also be mainly cloudy over the waters through Saturday with some patchy fog possible at times.
Outlook...
Saturday night through Tuesday...No marine headlines anticipated. Showers/thunderstorms possible on the waters Sunday through Sunday night.
PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EDT this evening for ANZ450>455.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 239 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024
SYNOPSIS
High pressure builds into New England with onshore flow setting up.
A series of cold fronts approaches for the weekend, with the second (and stronger of the two) front stalling out nearby by early next week. The stalled front lifts north as a warm front at some point in the Tuesday/Wednesday timeframe, bringing a return to above normal temperatures.
NEAR TERM /THROUGH SATURDAY/
235 PM...It's a challenging near term forecast due to different competing forces. On the one hand, an expansive ridge of high pressure is building into eastern Canada with the southwestward periphery of this feature extending back into the mid Atlantic.
And in fact guidance actually depicts this feature strengthening slightly over our area during the next 24 hours. Meanwhile though, this ridge has resulted in easterly flow that has brought in a low deck of some marine stratus into much of NJ, DE, and even extending at times into portions of eastern PA.
Finally, there is a frontal system that's approaching from the west with some showers however it will take some time for these showers to get into the area over the weekend as it runs up against the ridge in place. The upshot of all this is that skies are variable across the area this afternoon with the marine stratus starting to mix out and retreat back to the east just within the past hour or two while at the same time some high cirrus has been moving in from the west. It's also a much cooler day compared to yesterday with temperatures as of 2 PM only in the 50s and 60s.
As we go through the rest of this afternoon into the evening expect that we'll continue to see variable skies with low stratus continuing to be most persistent near the coast while western parts of the CWA over eastern PA continue to see some filtered sunshine through the high clouds. It will remain precip free though through the evening. Overnight, however, shortwave energy will ride over the top of the upper level ridge centered over the east and help to push showers from the west closer to the region. This could bring a few light showers into parts of Delmarva and eastern PA by daybreak. Otherwise, clouds thicken through the night with lows getting down mainly into the upper 40s to around 50.
For Saturday, low pressure moves eastward towards the Great Lakes driven by an advancing upper level trough. As this occurs, showers well ahead of it will continuing to try making inroads into our area while running up against the stubborn surface high that will be slow to move out. The upshot is some scattered showers will likely make it in at times, especially over eastern PA and Delmarva and especially getting into the second half of the day (POPs here by late day generally 40 to 60 percent).
Otherwise it will be a mostly cloudy and cool day with continuing easterly winds and highs only making it to the upper 50s to low 60s.
SHORT TERM /SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/
Not the best weekend ahead weather-wise but not necessarily terrible either. A weakening cold front will approach on Saturday, with some showers moving through ahead of it. Best chance to see showers will be west of the I-95 corridor, but can't rule out some light rain across the area. Otherwise, it will be cloudy and cool with a steady onshore flow. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s/low 60s. With the maritime airmass in place, not expecting much in terms of thunderstorms as it should remain rather stable.
Showers become more widespread by Saturday Night through Sunday Night as a stronger cold front approaches from the west. Highest PoPs are concentrated in the Sunday morning timeframe. Some elevated instability could move in for Sunday afternoon/evening but not expecting any severe weather, and just some rumbles of thunder mixed in with passing showers. The maritime airmass will continue to have a grip on the region, though flow turns a bit more southerly in southern Delmarva. The result will be another day in the upper 50s/low 60s for most, with upper 60s/70s in southern Delaware and along the southern Eastern Shore.
LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/
Unsettled conditions are expected for most of next week as a boundary stalls out over the region. Rain chances are in the forecast each day during the week as several waves of low pressure are expected to ride along the boundary. Each day won't be a washout by any means, and PoPs are generally around 20-40% Monday/Tuesday, with the highest coming in the afternoon. Not much instability will be present, with the threat of any thunderstorms/severe weather being low. Temperatures both days will be in the mid to upper 70s, with some 80s possible on Tuesday.
The boundary looks to lift north by Tuesday in the form of a warm front, putting the region in the warm sector. Looking at a period of above normal temperatures for Wednesday/Thursday with upper 70s/low to mid 80s anticipated. A few shortwaves will move through, which will spark off some showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon/evening both days. More instability will be present, so we will have to watch this window, though too early to tell if/how impactful any convection will be.
AVIATION /18Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG, KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.
Through this afternoon...Mainly MVFR predominating at ACY, MIV, TTN, and PNE due to low stratus. Otherwise mainly VFR with a scattered deck around 2500 feet. East winds 10 to 15 knots with some gusts to around 20 knots possible. Moderate confidence.
Tonight...The marine stratus should result in MVFR cigs or lower eventually predominating by the overnight period with conditions lowering through the evening around PHL but likely not until the overnight at RDG and ABE. IFR cigs likely overnight at MIV and ACY. East winds 5 to 10 kt. Low confidence.
Saturday...Mainly MVFR in the morning with some improvement in the afternoon to VFR except at MIV and ACY where MVFR may continue. East winds around 10 knots. Low confidence.
Outlook...
Saturday Night...Restrictions expected with steady rain moving through, with CIGs as low as IFR possible.
Sunday...Restrictions expected with showers/low clouds moving through. CIGs as low as IFR possible.
Sunday Night...Restrictions possible with 40-60% chance of showers and 15-25% chance of thunderstorms.
Monday through Tuesday...Primarily VFR though some restrictions possible with any showers. 20-40% chance of showers through this period.
MARINE
A Small Craft Advisory continues through this afternoon over our ocean zones as seas remain around 5 to 6 feet with winds gusting 20 to 25 knots. These conditions should diminish early this evening with seas diminishing to 10 to 15 knots and seas around 3 to 4 feet. Little change is expected on Saturday. It will also be mainly cloudy over the waters through Saturday with some patchy fog possible at times.
Outlook...
Saturday night through Tuesday...No marine headlines anticipated. Showers/thunderstorms possible on the waters Sunday through Sunday night.
PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
PA...None.
NJ...None.
DE...None.
MD...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EDT this evening for ANZ450>455.
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Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show) Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KESN EASTON/NEWNAM FIELD,MD | 10 sm | 43 min | E 10 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 63°F | 50°F | 63% | 30.14 |
Tide / Current for Wayman Wharf, Tuckahoe Creek, Choptank River, Maryland
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Wayman Wharf
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Fri -- 03:38 AM EDT Moonrise
Fri -- 03:48 AM EDT 3.05 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:02 AM EDT Sunrise
Fri -- 09:58 AM EDT 0.80 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 02:52 PM EDT Moonset
Fri -- 04:15 PM EDT 3.19 feet High Tide
Fri -- 07:58 PM EDT Sunset
Fri -- 10:36 PM EDT 0.80 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Fri -- 03:38 AM EDT Moonrise
Fri -- 03:48 AM EDT 3.05 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:02 AM EDT Sunrise
Fri -- 09:58 AM EDT 0.80 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 02:52 PM EDT Moonset
Fri -- 04:15 PM EDT 3.19 feet High Tide
Fri -- 07:58 PM EDT Sunset
Fri -- 10:36 PM EDT 0.80 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Wayman Wharf, Tuckahoe Creek, Choptank River, Maryland, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 1.5 |
| 1 am |
| 2 |
| 2 am |
| 2.6 |
| 3 am |
| 3 |
| 4 am |
| 3 |
| 5 am |
| 2.8 |
| 6 am |
| 2.3 |
| 7 am |
| 1.8 |
| 8 am |
| 1.3 |
| 9 am |
| 0.9 |
| 10 am |
| 0.8 |
| 11 am |
| 0.9 |
| 12 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 1 pm |
| 1.9 |
| 2 pm |
| 2.5 |
| 3 pm |
| 3 |
| 4 pm |
| 3.2 |
| 5 pm |
| 3.1 |
| 6 pm |
| 2.7 |
| 7 pm |
| 2.2 |
| 8 pm |
| 1.7 |
| 9 pm |
| 1.2 |
| 10 pm |
| 0.9 |
| 11 pm |
| 0.8 |
Baltimore Harbor Approach
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Fri -- 01:49 AM EDT 0.67 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 03:40 AM EDT Moonrise
Fri -- 04:58 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 06:04 AM EDT Sunrise
Fri -- 07:56 AM EDT -0.60 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 10:53 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 01:59 PM EDT 0.65 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 02:54 PM EDT Moonset
Fri -- 04:57 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 08:00 PM EDT Sunset
Fri -- 08:13 PM EDT -0.77 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 11:20 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Fri -- 01:49 AM EDT 0.67 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 03:40 AM EDT Moonrise
Fri -- 04:58 AM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 06:04 AM EDT Sunrise
Fri -- 07:56 AM EDT -0.60 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 10:53 AM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 01:59 PM EDT 0.65 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 02:54 PM EDT Moonset
Fri -- 04:57 PM EDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 08:00 PM EDT Sunset
Fri -- 08:13 PM EDT -0.77 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 11:20 PM EDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Baltimore Harbor Approach, Maryland Current, knots
| 12 am |
| 0.4 |
| 1 am |
| 0.6 |
| 2 am |
| 0.7 |
| 3 am |
| 0.6 |
| 4 am |
| 0.3 |
| 5 am |
| -0 |
| 6 am |
| -0.3 |
| 7 am |
| -0.5 |
| 8 am |
| -0.6 |
| 9 am |
| -0.5 |
| 10 am |
| -0.3 |
| 11 am |
| 0 |
| 12 pm |
| 0.3 |
| 1 pm |
| 0.6 |
| 2 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 3 pm |
| 0.6 |
| 4 pm |
| 0.3 |
| 5 pm |
| -0 |
| 6 pm |
| -0.4 |
| 7 pm |
| -0.6 |
| 8 pm |
| -0.8 |
| 9 pm |
| -0.7 |
| 10 pm |
| -0.5 |
| 11 pm |
| -0.1 |
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